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    <p>A NEW Harley-Davidson dealership has proudly opened in a pivotal area of the US, successfully navigating numerous obstacles to bring it to fruition.</p>
    <p>In celebration of the grand opening, a well-known personality made a special appearance to inaugurate the store’s thrilling new journey.</p>
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            <span class="article__media-span">A new Harley-Davidson dealership has officially opened in a key city in the US</span>
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            <span class="article__media-span">The store's owner revealed they overcame numerous challenges to make it a reality</span>
            <span class="article__credit">Credit: CBS</span>
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                <img alt="Stonewall Harley-Davidson dealership signage." height="366" width="651" data-credit="CBS" src="https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=651" data-caption="The store's grand opening was even welcomed by a famous face" sizes="(max-width: 375px) 335px, (max-width: 520px) 480px, (max-width: 660px) 620px, 940px" srcset="https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=940 940w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=335 335w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=480 480w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=620 620w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1880 1880w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=670 670w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=960 960w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1240 1240w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=2820 2820w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1005 1005w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1440 1440w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1860 1860w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=3760 3760w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1340 1340w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/stonewall-harley-davidson-opening-990807370.jpg?w=2480 2480w" loading="lazy" role="img"/>
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            <span class="article__media-span">The store's grand opening was even welcomed by a famous face</span>
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    <p>On Saturday, the dealership celebrated its inaugural day in <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/business/" target="_blank" aria-label="(opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow sponsored nocode noreferrer noopener">business</a>, attracting a large turnout of enthusiasts and local community members.</p>
    <p>The event featured live music and food vendors, culminating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the dealership's official launch.</p>
    <p>For Evan Bache, one of the dealership’s owners, it represented a significant milestone following a prolonged journey.</p>
    <p>He expressed: “It’s taken about three years to reach this moment. The path here was a long and arduous journey, but we made it—and the Harley community is with you wherever you go.”</p>
    <p>The new Stonewall <a aria-label="(opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/harley-davidson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored nocode noreferrer noopener">Harley-Davidson</a> dealership, situated in Greene County, <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/virginia/" target="_blank" aria-label="(opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow sponsored nocode noreferrer noopener">Virginia</a>, was honored by the presence of Karen Davidson, a prominent figure in the Harley-Davidson community, who took part in the ceremonial "chain cutting."</p>
    <p>Davidson is the great-granddaughter of one of Harley-Davidson's co-founders and the daughter of Willie G. Davidson, a legendary designer and icon within the Harley-Davidson brand.</p>
    <p>In addition to the chain-cutting, she engaged with fans and signed copies of her memoir, "Willie G. Davidson: Ride Free."</p>
    <p>The dealership's owners also expressed their gratitude to the Buffalo Soldiers for managing traffic, along with a group of combat veterans who participated in the National Anthem ceremony.</p>
    <p>This <span id="d15977a5-1f28-4d40-9605-ea4e5f400ddb" class="suggested-link">news</span> comes amidst challenges for the motorcycle giant, including rumors of a prospective $1 billion sale of its financial branch.</p>
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        <span class="article__bc_video-caption">Harley-Davidson's CEO faced criticism from dealers over 'constant pushing' as a seller's warning is issued on the brand's 'cultural shifts'</span>
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    <p>According to Business Times, unnamed sources suggest a potential interest in selling its Financial Services, which encompasses regional banks, private equity firms, and private credit entities.</p>
    <p>Additionally, they are in search of a new CEO, as Jochen Zeitz announced his resignation this month after leading the company for five years.</p>
    <p>Meanwhile, a new <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/law/" target="_blank" aria-label="(opens in a new tab)" rel="nofollow sponsored nocode noreferrer noopener">law</a> has taken effect this week, imposing significant penalties on drivers of certain vehicles unless they conduct safety briefings for customers prior to the trip.</p>
    <p>These briefings, covering emergency exit protocols, fire extinguishers, and window-breaking tools, will resemble those provided before airplane departures.</p>
    <p>This legislative change follows a tragic 2018 accident involving an upstate limousine, which resulted in the death of 20 individuals, including four sisters.</p>
    <p>Federal investigations revealed that state regulators repeatedly failed to adequately oversee the vehicle, which was poorly maintained.</p>
    <p>The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that the crash likely resulted from the operators' “egregious disregard for safety,” leading to brake failure on a steep downhill stretch.</p>
    <p>The law came into effect on April 23 in <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/new-york/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York</a>, mandated by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).</p>
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            <h3 class="article-boxout__headline t-s-border-color">Harley-Davidson closures in 2024</h3>
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            <p class="article__content--intro">There are over 650 Harley-Davidson dealerships across the United States.</p>
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                <p>However, several locations have closed in 2024 for various reasons, often without explanation.</p>
                <p>Below is a list of some Harley-Davidson dealerships that have shut down this year and their reasons for closure:</p>
                <p>A San Francisco location closed in June 2024 after 110 years, citing <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12116485/motorcycle-dealership-closes-mechanic-decades-chaos-final/" rel="">'chaos' due to new management</a>.</p>
                <p><a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12372094/harley-davidson-dealership-closure-florida/" rel="">Miracle City Harley-Davidson</a> in Titusville, Florida, closed in September 2024 with <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12378847/harley-davidson-warranty-complaint-dealership-store-closure/" rel="">no explanation</a>.</p>
                <p>Harley-Davidson's <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12544079/final-hours-harley-davidson-dealership-closing-nyc-sale/" rel="">historic location in New York City</a> ceased operations on September 28, 2024, due to <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12528008/harley-davidson-dealership-closing-new-york-city-queens/" rel="">economic challenges.</a></p>
                <p>Reiman's Harley-Davidson dealership in Kewanee, Illinois, closed its doors in October 2024 after the owners <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12729120/harley-davidson-dealership-illinois-selling-roger-reiman/" rel="">sold the business</a> to the Walter Brothers Harley Davidson dealership in Peoria, Illinois.</p>
                <p>Another <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12964005/harley-davidson-dealership-closure-years/">Illinois dealership closed</a> in November 2024.</p>
                <p>Additionally, a dealership in West Bend, Wisconsin, is <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/12771993/harley-davidson-dealership-closing-west-bend-wisconsin-milwaukee/" rel="">temporarily shutting down for the season</a> from November 2 until April 1, 2024.</p>
                <p>In 2025, <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/motors/13710761/hideout-harley-davidson-joplin-missouri-dealership-closed/">Hideout Harley-Davidson</a> in Missouri announced it would close at the end of March.</p>
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